20 July 1949 July 19, 2012 Author: Staff Israel and Syria sign the truce that ended their 19 month war. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." William Shakespeare — Click here for more from William Shakespeare Related posts: 8 June 1949 25 July 1993 4 July 1569 20 July 1999 Categories: History Tags: 1949, 20 July